Safety Precautions; Battery Safety Warnings; Transport And Storage - Victron energy SmartShunt 500 A Manual

1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1.1 Battery safety warnings

Working in the vicinity of a lead acid battery is dangerous. Batteries can generate explosive gases
during operation. Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of a battery. Provide sufficient
ventilation around the battery.
Wear eye and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while working near batteries. Wash your hands
when done.
If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash them immediately with soap and water. If acid enters an
eye, immediately flood the eye with running cold water for at least 15 minutes and get medical
attention immediately.
Be careful when using metal tools in the vicinity of batteries. Dropping a metal tool onto a battery
might cause a short circuit and possibly an explosion.
Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working with a
battery. A battery can produce a short circuit current high enough to melt objects such as rings,
causing severe burns.

1.2 Transport and storage

Store the SmartShunt in a dry environment.
The storage temperature should be: -40°C to +60°C.
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